INFORMATION HANDBOOK

2019-2020

Headteacher: Sandra Muir Part of Royal Wootton Bassett Academy Trust CEO: George Croxford Company Number: 07569743

WELCOME TO LAWN MANOR ACADEMY Inspiring and Creating Futures for All

We believe that within each child there is real potential to achieve and that as teachers, it is our job to ensure that this potential is met through academic studies, creativity and high expectations. We take pride in our school and in the focus we give to each child as an individual and how we help them to develop and grow to achieve well and be a good citizen. We have high expectations for our pupils and ‘The Lawn Manor Way’ encompasses this. Pupils enjoy their time at Lawn Manor Academy and it is always a pleasure to see them leave us with the qualifications and skills that they need to prepare them for their futures ahead. We take pride in ‘Inspiring and Creating Futures for All’.

Sandra Muir Headteacher

About Us Lawn Manor Academy opened in September 2017 as part of the Royal Wotton Bassett Academy Trust (RWBAT). The school vision is ‘Inspiring and Creating Futures for All,’ and this extends to our staff and pupils driving everything we do throughout the school, but with a particular focus on teaching and learning. The school has a culture of being supportive and friendly with a set of strong I LEARN values (Independence, Literacy, Equipment, Attitude, Resilience, Numeracy) weaved through our daily practice. Lawn Manor Academy is part of a Multi Academy Trust. The Trust consists of a group of schools who work closely together with the shared values of ‘Excellence in Education’. The Trust is growing and currently consists of: Royal Wootton Bassett Academy, Noremarsh Junior School, , and Lawn Manor Academy. Staff and pupils benefit hugely from this close working relationship with the group of schools in the Trust, which is also home to the Royal Wootton Bassett Teaching School Alliance who are the leading trainers for secondary staff Professional Development and Initial Teacher Training in the area. Being part of RWBAT also enables our pupils to have a sixth-form progression route to the academic sixth form at Royal Wootton Bassett Academy for which we will be providing free transport from Lawn Manor Academy from September 2019.

Our objective is to make Lawn Manor Academy the best school in within 2 years and the school of choice for most parents who live locally to us. We have increasing pupil numbers with approximately 800 pupils on roll. Our age range covers boys and girls between eleven and sixteen (from Year 7 up to Year 11).

The Senior Leadership Team consists of the Headteacher, Deputy Headteacher, and four Assistant Headteachers, each with overall responsibility for: Achievement, Teaching, Curriculum, Learning and Assessment, Personalised Learning (including SEND), and Timetable, Exams, Data, and Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG). Some teachers are Heads of Faculties or Departments with special responsibilities for subjects within the timetable. We have a large non-teaching Student Support Team with special responsibilities for the conduct and wellbeing of all the pupils.

From your child's point of view, the most important person in school will be their I LEARN Tutor, the teacher who is responsible for them during registration, guides them and keeps a watchful eye over their work, their attendance, their I LEARN activities and encourages them in their progress.

The teaching staff are assisted by support staff who are administrators, teaching assistants, technicians, catering staff, mid-day supervisors, cleaners and a site team.

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Contents

Page Welcome to Lawn Manor Academy 1 Term Dates 2019-20 3 School Day 4 Useful Contacts 5 Uniform & Presentation Expectations 6-7 Equipment 7 Student Support Team 8-9 Attendance 9-12 Behaviour, Praise & Recognition 12-15 Anti-Bullying 16 Statement on Safeguarding Children 2019-2020 17 Statement on Radicalisation 18 Communication between the school & home 18-19 Reports & Assessment 19-20 Curriculum 20 Religion, Philosophy & Ethical Studies (RPE) 20 Enrichment 20 British Values 21 The Library 21 Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND) 22 Gifted and Talented and Most Able 22-24 Looked After Children, Young Carers and Key Stage 2-3 Transfer 24-25 Homework 25 Lunchtime Arrangements & “The Kitchen” at Lawn Manor 26 ParentPay 26 Free School Meals 26 Progression & Careers Information, Advice & Guidance 27

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Term Dates 2019-20

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The School Day

All pupils are required to be in school by 8.35am for the start of their I LEARN lesson. Pupil access to the school is via pedestrian gates on Queens Drive and Falmouth Grove. Good preparation is key to good learning and we expect all pupils to be punctual. Pupils are expected to stay on the school site at morning break and lunchtime.

8:40am – 9:00am I LEARN 9:00am – 10:00am Lesson 1 10:00am – 11:00am Lesson 2 11:00am – 11:20am Break 11:20am – 12:20pm Lesson 3 12:20pm – 1:00pm Lunch 1:00pm – 2:00pm Lesson 4 2:00pm – 3:00pm Lesson 5 3:00pm End of school day 3:00pm – 4:00pm During this time, some pupils may occasionally be invited to additional study during Period 6, and pupils may choose to participate in Enrichment activities Detaining Time: C4 – 3:00pm – 4:00pm C5 – 3:00pm – 4:30pm C7 – 3:00pm – 5:00pm

The school operates a 2-week timetable, which means that pupils may have some difference between their lessons on ‘Week A’ and ‘Week B’.

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Useful Contacts

Postal Address: Lawn Manor Academy, Salcombe Grove, Swindon, , SN3 1ER Main Switchboard: 01793 487286 Student Services: 01793 427755 To report absence: 01793 427749 Email: [email protected] Website: www.lawnmanor.org

Headteacher Mrs Sandra Muir [email protected] PA to the Headteacher Mrs Stacy Nicholas [email protected]

Deputy Headteacher Mr Russell Langdown [email protected]

PA to Mr Langdown Mrs Julie Stacey [email protected] Assistant Headteacher – Teaching, Mr Justin Delap [email protected] Learning & Curriculum Assistant Headteacher – Data, Mr Brett Prevost [email protected] Assessment & Reporting Assistant Headteacher – Personalised Mrs Helga Maddock [email protected] Learning & SENDCO Assistant Headteacher – Achievement Mr Marek Koza [email protected]

Student Support Team Head of Student Support Mr Christopher Simmons [email protected]

Year Leader, Year 7 Mrs Fiona Harper [email protected] Year Leader, Year 8 Mrs Ayeasha Rani [email protected] Year Leader, Year 9 Year Leader, Year 10 Miss Charlotte Fox [email protected] Year Leader, Year 11 Mr David Franklin [email protected] Student Services Officer (Student Mrs Gemma Willis (Mon-Tues) [email protected] Reception / First Aid) Mrs Julie Wells (Weds- Fri) Safeguarding & Partnership Officer Miss Hannah Wolfe [email protected] Transfer & Inclusion Coordinator Mrs Becci Benson (Mon-Thurs) [email protected] Internal Exclusion Room (IER) Manager Miss Catherine Booth [email protected] Personalised Learning Centre (PLC) Mrs Sue Horrobin [email protected] Manager Attendance Officer Mrs Sue Pocock [email protected]

Heads of Faculties and Subjects Head of English Mr Keith Horan [email protected] Head of Maths Miss Laura Conroy [email protected] Head of Science Mr James Maher [email protected] Head of History & Business Mr Andrew Bull [email protected] Head of Creative Technologies Miss Mary-Ann Harris [email protected] Head of Sport & Leisure Mr Mark Oliver [email protected] Head of Modern Foreign Languages Ms Nina Tebby [email protected] Head of Geography & RPE Mrs Laura Burchall [email protected] Head of Expressive Arts Mr David Jones [email protected] Head of Dance Ms Ann-Marie Keep [email protected] Head of Art Ms Caireen Young [email protected] Head of Media Miss Lucy Townsend [email protected] Head of Drama Mrs Sally Owens [email protected] EAL Coordinator Mr Sumeswar Das [email protected]

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Uniform & Presentation Expectations

High standards of uniform and presentation are expected of all pupils at Lawn Manor Academy and the school unashamedly takes pride in this. There are good reasons for this. A smart uniform helps to create a sense of community; it also removes distraction and competition which may be caused by an individual’s style of dress, and allows pupils to concentrate on learning. Uniform must be worn to and from the school; it is not acceptable for pupils to arrive to school in non- uniform items and then change them. The Dress Code and Behaviour policies are clear that there are no exceptions to these expectations and they explain the consequences that will be put in place should a pupil not meet the requirements.

ITEMS TO BE PURCHASED FROM UNIFORM DIRECT

Lawn Manor Lawn Manor Academy Lawn Manor Academy Academy Blazer Tie Jumper / Cardigan

The school blazer, with logo, must be worn at all The tie must be of traditional size and worn to OPTIONAL: Jumpers / Cardigans are optional, but if worn, must be times around the school and the vicinity. Staff will an appropriate length just above the waist. the Lawn Manor Academy navy jumper or cardigan. advise pupils if they may remove their blazers in The Senior Leadership Team will advise pupils The jumper / cardigan cannot be worn without the blazer. class, in hot weather or for practical activities. if they may remove their ties in hot weather.

ITEMS TO BE PURCHASED FROM YOUR CHOSEN SUPPLIER

White Shirt Plain MID-GREY Socks & Tights Trousers or Skirt Plain white traditional school shirt. Shirts must be No additions such as stripes, studs, overstitching or Socks must be plain black. long enough to be tucked in at all times. Shirts can embellishments etc. Jeans/combat style trousers, trousers be short or long sleeved. with patterns/stripes, leggings, jeggings, denim, cords are not permitted. Tights may be of natural colour or plain black. If an extra t-shirt is worn underneath the white shirt, it must be plain white, short sleeved and not visible. Trousers should be of a length that meets the top of the shoe.

Skirts must be plain mid-grey, appropriate length - no more than 2" above the knee. No micro-skirts or tight fitting skirts.

Term 6 - Mid-grey knee-length tailored shorts are permitted during this period. Coats, Hats, Belts & Lanyard Jewellery Make-Up Hair Pupils should have an appropriate outdoor One small stud earring may be worn in the Make up should only be worn if Extreme hairstyles that detract from the smart appearance are not coat for the cold weather. Hoodies (zipped, lower lobe of each ear and no other very discreet and barely visible. allowed. The definition of what is extreme will change with fashion buttoned or pullover), denim jackets, leather piercings are allowed, E.g. No lip, nose, but includes: shaven or excessively short hair (no shorter than a jackets, sports tops or non-school cardigans eyebrow piercing, stretchers, plugs, grade 2), hair with patterns cut into it, hair of two obviously No false eyelashes, false nails, must not be worn or brought into the school. retainers or clear plasters. different lengths, extensions, or non-naturally coloured hair. or lipstick are permitted, and

nail varnish can only be worn if Hats are not permitted. Belts must be plain Only one small ring on one hand and one clear. Headscarves worn for religious reasons must be plain dark blue or black and not studded or fashion belts. small bracelet may be worn. black. Garments covering the face are not permitted.

Identification Lanyards must be worn at all A necklace may be worn but must be worn times as part of the uniform underneath the pupil’s shirt.

Acceptable Shoes Plain Black Traditional School Shoes NOT Acceptable Shoes at all times are part of the uniform.

Black trainers, boots, daps, sandals, shoes that look like trainers, or shoes without backs are not allowed; all heels should be no more than 1½ inches. Shoes should be worn to and from Lawn Manor Academy.

Acceptable Skirts & Trousers NOT Acceptable Skirts & Trousers

Fitted skirt Dark grey Fitted trousers

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In all matters of uniform and dress, the decision of the Senior Leadership Team is final All information on uniform can be found on the website: www.lawnmanor.org

PE Kit Boys PE & Games Kit for all Year Groups: Grey/Teal T-shirt* Grey/Teal Shorts* Grey/Teal Socks* Grey/Teal Games Top* (for outdoor games) Girls PE & Games Kit for all Year Groups: Grey/Teal T-shirt* Grey/Teal Shorts* Grey/Teal Socks* Grey/Teal ¼ Zip PE Top* (for outdoor games) Years 9,10 & 11 GCSE Pupils: GCSE Shorts* GCSE T-Shirt* GCSE Socks* GCSE PE Top* Recommended Grey Leggings* (Optional for colder weather, must be worm under shorts) Grey Jogging Bottoms* (Optional for colder weather, must be worm under shorts) Football (Studded) boots Mouth guard Shin Pads Hat & gloves and sun screen (dependant on weather)

All pupils should have a water bottle with them in every lesson

Equipment In most subjects, textbooks are provided for pupils. Pupils are responsible for all textbooks placed in their personal care and must look after them, not lose them, and return them to the school in a well-kept condition.

A school bag is necessary to carry books/equipment and a bag is needed for carrying PE and Games Kit.

Each pupil must be equipped with the following basic equipment every day in a pencil case:

Pen - Pencil - Ruler - Eraser - Green Pen (this item will be supplied by the school) A Scientific calculator – this item is available at Student Services in school priced at £8.40 each.

Being prepared is another important life skill and therefore failure to bring equipment to school is unacceptable and is taken very seriously. Pupils must ensure they bring a pencil case with them and that it is placed on their desk in all lessons. Pupils must also ensure that they bring their PE & Dance Kit and Accelerated Reader books to school as directed. A same-day detention of 1 hour will be issued for any pupil who fails to bring their equipment to school. Pencil cases with a complete set of equipment are available to purchase at Student Services priced at £1.

Lockers:

Lockers are available for pupils to rent for the duration of their time at Lawn Manor Academy at the cost of £25 (£5 refundable on return of locker key). Full details can be found in the welcome pack, or contact the Main Office for further details.

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Student Support Team

Deputy Headteacher Personal Development, Behaviour & Welfare

Head of Transfer & Head of House PA to the Attendance Safeguarding Student Inclusion IER Officer Deputy Officer Support (X3) Officer Officer

Year Leaders Student (X5) Services Team

I LEARN Tutors

I LEARN Tutors Pupils are allocated an I LEARN Tutor Group and their I LEARN Tutor is responsible for the day to day academic and pastoral support. The I LEARN Tutor is your first point of contact should you wish to communicate with the school about your child.

Head of Student Support The Head of Student Support is a non-teaching role and has an oversight of all of the five year groups, and supports the Year Leaders in creating a positive learning and behaviour ethos within the school.

Year Leaders A Year Leader is attached to each Year Group and are non-teaching roles. Their main role is to create a positive learning and behaviour ethos within the school and support pupils with any difficulties they might have in school to ensure that every pupil achieves their full potential. The Year Leaders report to the Head of Student Support

Transfer and Inclusion Co-ordinator Our Transfer and Inclusion Co-ordinator spends a lot of time throughout the academic year in partner primary schools getting to know all of the children in Year 6 before they come to Lawn Manor Academy. She ensures that the school has a large amount of information on the learning needs, medical needs, behaviour and social and emotional profiles of every pupil before they join Lawn Manor Academy. All Year 6 pupils experience a secondary school ‘Artsmad Day’ in September and a Transfer Day in July. Year 5 ‘I LEARN’ days take place in June/July.

Student Support Interventions Lawn Manor Academy aims to work with young people to increase self-esteem, raise expectations, improve their motivation and help them to recognise and achieve their potential. We offer structured and targeted interventions for pupils with a variety of social, emotional and behavioural needs. Pupils are referred through the Year Team. All interventions take the form of small group or 1-2-1 work, and usually have a fixed duration of six to ten weeks. School based interventions include: Tranquillity Zone, Nurture Groups, Attendance Groups, Anger Management, and therapeutic work. The school also has a Personalised Learning Centre within Learning Support, known as the PLC, which offers a bespoke programme of support to pupils.

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Safeguarding & Partnership Officer Lawn Manor Academy has a designated Safeguarding and Partnership Officer to support pupils and their families in matters related to Safeguarding. For more information, please see the Safeguarding section below, or the Safeguarding page on the website.

House System Lawn Manor Academy has a thriving House System with three Houses: Pleydell, Goddard and Fitzroy.

The Houses were named by pupils when the school opened and take their name from Major Fitzroy Pleydell Goddard, who was the last member of the Goddard family who lived in the Manor House on the Lawns.

Pupils are assigned vertically to Houses according to their ILEARN Groups from Year 7 – Year 11.

The aims of the House System are:

 To create an element of competition  To further develop great relationships across the school community  To provide opportunities to highlight pupils’ strengths  To promote, reward and maintain good behaviour  To encourage pupils to lead

Pupils and staff compete in a year-long series of competitions and events ranging from Team Building competitions, House Points, Numbers Day, ‘Beautiful Swindon Photography’, and Sports competitions. National and Local charity fund raising play an important role in providing pupils with a real sense of self in the world. A full list of House activities can be found below.

Our Heads of House: Pleydell (Mr Henderson). Fitzroy (Miss Gregory) and Goddard (Mr Smith)

Attendance

Attendance is a Home-School Partnership and a Legal Requirement

Under Section 44 of the Education Act 1996, parents and carers are legally required to ensure their child attends school every day. Lawn Manor Academy aims to ensure that pupils receive a full-time education that maximises opportunities for each pupil to reach their true potential.

 Parents/carers must send their children to school regularly and they may risk prosecution if they do not.  It is the responsibility of parents/carers to ensure that their child attends punctually and remains in the school.  The school must support attendance and take seriously any problems, which may lead to non- attendance.  By law, the Local Authority (LA) must enforce school attendance. Our Education Welfare Officer (EWO) acts on behalf of the LA.  By law, only the school can authorise absence, not the parent/carer.

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Why is regular attendance important?

 Having a good education will help to give your child the best start in life.  If your child does not attend school regularly, he or she will have gaps in their learning and will not be able to make good progress  It helps pupils maintain good relations with their peers  Employers want people they recruit to be reliable, so pupils that have a poor attendance record have statistically a lesser chance of getting a good job.  Young people who are absent from school for no good reason are at risk of becoming victims of anti-social and safeguarding concerns.  The official leaving date for pupils in Year 11 is the last Friday in June in the academic year in which the child reaches age 16. This requirement is binding on all children and their parents and carers.

All educational research would suggest that there is a strong correlation between outstanding attendance and outstanding achievement.

We endeavour to work with pupils and families to ensure that we provide the best education possible for your child in order for them to achieve their potential and goals in life. We can only do this if they are in school!

Our minimum expected attendance is 98%.

90% or 96% sounds good, however the following table demonstrates the impact of such an attendance figure:

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How do we record attendance?

At Lawn Manor Academy, I LEARN Tutors record pupils as present or absent on an electronic registering system at 8.40 a.m., as do class teachers at 1pm at the start of Period 4. Any pupil who arrives after 8.40am will be marked as late. Subject teachers also record attendance at every lesson.

Reporting absence

Parents/carers must inform the school via the dedicated absence line (01793 427749) of a reason for absence as soon as possible on the first day of absence and no later than 9am. Parents/carers must send a note to cover all dates of absence on the pupil’s return to school.

An absence may be authorised if:

The school is satisfied that the pupil is absent because of genuine illness or bereavement and a note has been received to that effect.

 The school is informed in writing of the absence before it happens, e.g. a medical appointment. We ask that where possible, such appointments are not made during school time.  The absence is on a day, which is of religious significance to the family.

An absence is unauthorised if:

 There has been no explanation for an absence.  The absence is for a reason that is unacceptable to the school, e.g. shopping, birthday treat, care of younger siblings.  The absence is one which should not have happened but has been supported by parents.  The pupil is frequently late without good reason.  The pupil arrives late after registers have closed  The pupil has truanted.

Planned Absence [Holidays] during Term Time

In 2013 the law changed regarding taking holidays in term time. The Governing Body have decided that pupil holidays will not be authorised for any pupils, regardless of year group, except in exceptional circumstances. A ‘leave of absence request form’ must be completed and submitted regarding any requests for absence providing full details; a letter will be sent from the Headteacher regarding the decision made.

There are approximately 175 non-school days each year - PLEASE use these for holidays.

1 week holiday - 2.5% drop in Attendance - 25 lessons missed - 25 hours missed learning 2 week holiday - 5% drop in Attendance - 50 lessons missed - 50 hours missed learning

NB: If a child takes unauthorised holiday in term time a penalty notice fine may be issued to each parent.

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Returning after absence

 Pupils must bring a dated and signed note to explain the absence and this must be handed in to their I LEARN Tutor on the day of return.  The note should include days and dates of absence.  All notes will be checked and, if necessary, followed up.  Pupils should arrange with their teachers, to catch up on any missed work.  In exceptional circumstances, the school may require medical evidence for every absence.

Persistent absence – Attendance of 90% and below

 The school will contact home in the first instance.  If necessary, the school will ask for the help of our Education Welfare Officer (EWO), who may arrange a Home Visit and act as a link between home and the school.  The school has agreed to follow the Swindon Borough Council’s code of conduct on Fixed Penalty Notices. These will be issued to the parents of pupils who persistently fail to meet school attendance requirements.

Celebrating Outstanding Attendance

We aim to recognise pupils with good or improved attendance, via texts, postcards and letters home, achievement certificates, as well as inter-I LEARN group competitions

Lateness

Good punctuality is a vital life skill and therefore lateness to school is unacceptable and is taken very seriously. A same-day detention of 1 hour will be issued for any pupil who is late to school. Parents will be notified by text. Conduct points will be issued for any pupil who is late to lesson. A full copy of the school’s Attendance Policy is available from the school, and is also on the policy section of the website.

Key Staff: Attendance Officer Mrs Sue Pocock [email protected]

Behaviour, Praise & Recognition

The Royal Wootton Bassett Academy Trust (RWBAT) Behaviour for Learning Policy is underpinned by the Lawn Manor Academy’s vision and values statement: “Inspiring and Creating Futures for All” Lawn Manor Academy believes that outstanding behaviour and disruptive free learning is necessary for effective teaching to take place and for pupils to reach their potential. All staff aim to create and maintain an environment in the school which encourages and reinforces good behaviour. Furthermore, it is acknowledged that society expects good behaviour as an important outcome of the educational process.

We work towards core values based on the acronym of I LEARN (Independence, Literacy, Equipment, Attitude, Resilience, Numeracy) and standards of behaviour from the acronym PUPIL (Punctuality, Uniform, Politeness, Instructions, Locality).

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In order to achieve outstanding Behaviour for Learning, the school requires parents/carers to support in the following ways:

 support their child in fulfilling their responsibilities as a pupil, including attendance at relevant parental meetings  communicate politely with the school through telephone, email, or letter  supporting decisions made by the school in relation to promoting high expectations and good behaviour.

Praise & Celebration -

Praise and celebration can motivate pupils and help them to see that good behaviour is valued; the most powerful form of reward is verbal praise. The school is committed to promoting and rewarding good behaviour and may do so in some of the following ways:

. Postcards, phone calls, texts, letters home, certificates . “Pupil of the Month” . Reward trips . House Points . Cake with the Head . Enrichment week

Lawn Manor Academy Expectations & Consequences -

Behaviour in Lessons (C1-C3 Warnings)

Lessons are calm and purposeful. The school also uses a C1, C2 warning system to help pupils correct their behaviour in lessons; failure to do so leads to a C3 being issued. A C3 is a ‘Safety Net’ system whereby they are required to work in an alternative room to regain focus and so as to not further disrupt the learning of other pupils. Pupils who are issued with a C3 Safety Net also receive a 1 hour same-day detention.

More information relating to the school’s consequence system in the event of a pupil’s failure to complete homework can be found in the Homework section of the website for parents/carers.

Behaviour outside of Lessons

Lawn Manor Academy has high expectations of behaviour around the site and during unstructured times (outside of lessons) and pupils need to conform to the “Lawn Manor Way” which includes the expectations outlined by “PUPIL”. Pupils will be expected to carry Conduct Cards at all times and should they fail to meet the school’s expectations, then staff will record a Conduct Point. I LEARN Tutors will check Conduct Cards each morning and should a pupil receive 5 Conduct Points, then they will be issued with a C4 detention. If a pupil loses their Conduct Card, then they will be issued with a C5 detention.

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Detentions (C4 & C5 Detentions)

Detentions are part of the school’s consequence system to encourage pupils to recognise that their behaviour or attitude to learning has not been acceptable. When issued, detentions are compulsory. Failure to attend a detention will result in the pupil being placed in the school’s Internal Exclusion Room (IER) as a consequence. Whilst the Department for Education states that schools are not required to give notice, given reasons, or gain parental consent for a detention, Lawn Manor Academy will send a text to advise parents of same-day detentions. It is important that parents/carers keep the school up to date with the contact telephone numbers.

Lawn Manor Internal Exclusion Room (IER) (C6, C7 & C7+ RWBAT Trust Placements)

This is a specially designated room for pupils whose behaviour has been unacceptable. They are supervised by the IER Manager at all times and it runs between 8.40am and either 4.30pm or 5.00pm depending on the level of consequence. Pupils are expected to work in silence and are given appropriate work to complete.

If a pupil who is booked into the IER refuses to take their place, this will lead to a Fixed Term Exclusion (FTE), although the pupil will still be expected to return back to IER upon their return to school as part of the reintegration from Fixed Term Exclusion. If the pupil is absent from school and does not attend their session, then the session will be automatically rebooked into the IER for the following day.

In exceptional circumstances, the school may use the option of an C7+ RWBAT Trust Placement, where a pupil may be directed to off-site education at another RWBAT school as per section 3.15 of the DfE Exclusions Guidance (2017) in order to improve behaviour. This is particularly the case where previously tried strategies have demonstrated that further consequences, beyond the scope of Lawn Manor Academy, is required as an alternative to exclusion and to prevent repeated behaviours becoming routine and entrenched. Parents/carers and pupils will also be notified in advance of a C7+ Trust Placement being issued and the school will arrange transport between schools.

Exclusions (C8)

Lawn Manor Academy will follow government guidance on exclusions, unless there is a good reason to depart from it. The school aims to operate within the principles of fairness and natural justice. Exclusions can take the form of:  Fixed Term Exclusions  Lunchtime Exclusions  Permanent Exclusions

The school’s policy on exclusions applies to serious breaches of discipline occurring on and off of the school premises. On occasion, a pupil may be placed on Internal Exclusions in the IER or with another member of staff. This may be as a consequence or whilst members of staff are dealing with whatever situation has occurred.

Lateness

Good punctuality is a vital life skill and therefore lateness to school is unacceptable and is taken very seriously. A same-day detention of 1 hour will be issued for any pupil who is late to school. Parents/carers will be notified by text. Conduct points will be issued for any pupil who is late to lesson.

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Equipment

Being prepared is another important life skill and therefore failure to bring equipment to school is unacceptable and is taken very seriously. Pupils must ensure they bring a pencil case with them and that it is placed on their desk in all lessons. Pupils must also ensure that they bring their PE & Dance Kit and Accelerated Reader books to school as directed. Pupils must wear their ID Lanyard at all times and must also bring a calculator to school each day. A same-day detention of 1 hour will be issued for any pupil who fails to bring their equipment to school. Complete Pencil Cases are available to purchase at Student Services as are calculators. Please note, scissors are considered a banned item and must not be brought into school.

Stages of Support for Behaviour – Personalisation & Equality

If a pupil has 10 behaviour entries, then the I LEARN Tutor will make a decision to place that pupil on Level 1 of our Stages of Support. Parents will be informed when pupils are placed on Stages of Support. Behaviour is monitored daily and progress will be reviewed at the end of each term, at which point the pupil may come off of report or be escalated to the next level.

Stage of Support On report to: Pre-Exclusion I LEARN Tutor Level 1&2 Year Leader Level 3 (IBP) Head of Student Support Level 4 & (PSP) Senior Leadership Team

NB - The timings of the report may vary slightly and are at the Year Leader / Head of Student Support /Deputy Headteacher’s discretion. The school will consider engaging additional internal and external intervention where possible to support pupils

Parents are reminded that the school’s consequence system is also applicable to pupils when they are away from Lawn Manor Academy premises, for example on the journey to or from school, on school trips, or even during the holidays if the behaviour could have repercussions for the orderly running of the school, affects the welfare of members of the school community, or which brings the school into disrepute.

Day to day procedures that ensure the smooth operational practice may be changed at the discretion of the Deputy Headteacher and Headteacher.

A full copy of this Behaviour for Learning policy can be found in the Policies section of the website or a hard copy can be requested from the school office.

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Anti-Bullying

Providing a safe and happy learning environment is integral to achieving the wider objectives of school improvement: raising attainment, improving school attendance; promoting equality and diversity; and ensuring the well-being of all members of the school community. If a pupil feels safe at our school, they are in a much better position to realise positive outcomes. Lawn Manor Academy is committed to providing a caring, friendly and safe environment for all of our pupils so that they can learn in a relaxed and secure atmosphere. Bullying of any kind is unacceptable at Lawn Manor Academy. If bullying does occur, all pupils should be able to tell and know that incidents will be dealt with promptly and effectively. We are a ‘telling’ school; this means that anyone who knows that bullying is happening is expected to tell the staff.

Definition of bullying

• Bullying can be defined as “behaviour by an individual or a group, repeated over time that intentionally hurts another individual either physically or emotionally”. (DfE “Preventing and Tackling Bullying”, July 2017) • Bullying can include name calling, taunting, mocking, making offensive comments; kicking; hitting; taking belongings; producing offensive graffiti; gossiping; excluding people from groups and spreading hurtful and untruthful rumours. • This includes the same unacceptable behaviours expressed online, sometimes called online or cyberbullying. This can include: sending offensive, upsetting and inappropriate messages by phone, text, instant messenger, through gaming, websites, social media sites and apps, and sending offensive or degrading photos or videos. • Bullying is recognised by the school as being a form of peer-on-peer abuse. It can be emotionally abusive and can cause severe and adverse effects on children’s emotional development. Bullying is persistent, targeted and consciously carried out.

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Statement on Safeguarding Children 2019-20

At Lawn Manor Academy we take our Safeguarding responsibilities very seriously, and this is summarised in the following ways:  We ensure that full discussion of the school’s Safeguarding & Child Protection Policy is included in the induction of all new members of staff and volunteers to ensure that there is common understanding and to maintain a safe culture at the forefront of staff consciousness.  We have four fully-trained Designated Safeguarding Leads. These staff are the Headteacher, Deputy Headteacher, Safeguarding & Partnership Officer, and Transfer and Inclusion Co-ordinator. Members of the Senior Leadership Team have also completed the DCSF accredited Safer Recruitment Training.  All staff at Lawn Manor Academy have read and signed the ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education - 2018’ document.  All staff receive Child Protection & Safeguarding training as a minimum every three years with regular updates or briefings throughout the year; Designated Safeguarding Leads receive higher level training every two years.  Our school policy encourages all staff to raise any concerns they may have about pupils; the interests of the young person are paramount and take priority over professional loyalties.  Supply agency staff are made aware of the school’s safeguarding procedures and are provided with a written leaflet outlining this; visitors to the school are also provided with written procedures upon arrival at reception.  Our staff selection and interview process will rigorously assess all candidates’ suitability and their commitment to safeguarding children.  We are all expected to share any concerns we have about staff conduct around children with the Headteacher. As in all schools, if there are concerns about the conduct of the Headteacher, then these should be shared with the Chair of Governors. The staff ‘Whistleblowing Policy’ has been discussed and adopted and all staff have access to this document.  In addition to their I LEARN Tutors, pupils have pastoral support from their non-teaching Year Leaders. Pupils can also access the support of a School Health Nurse.  Please Note: There may be occasions when our concern about a child means that we have to consult other agencies before we contact parents.  We also follow the South West Child Protection Procedures and the Local Safeguarding Children’s Board (www.swindonlscb.org.uk) local guidance and have systems in place to share concerns regarding children’s welfare with our Designated Safeguarding Leads, with parents and with relevant external agencies. Part of our legal duty to safeguard our children, may also include us needing to consult specifically with and take advice from, the Police or Children's Social Care, should the need arise.  By working closely together as a staff and with our partner agencies, we firmly believe that we will continue to offer a safe learning environment for all our children.  Internet/Electronic Safety – Parents may find this website useful in gaining more information about e-safety. https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/parents/parentsguide/  Safeguarding & Child Protection Policy, Behaviour Policy and the Attendance Policy – these can be found in the Policy area of the school website along with the names of the school’s Safeguarding Officers.

Please take the time to read our policies and do not hesitate to contact the school should you have any questions.

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Statement on Radicalisation

At Lawn Manor Academy we pride ourselves on celebrating and promoting our diverse community with its many different ethnicities and religions. We also recognise however that in today’s world young people are faced with many pressures as they grow up and can often be influenced by strong feelings expressed by others in connection with a range of complex issues. Our overriding concern is that all of our pupils feel safe and also express tolerance towards all cultures and religions even when personal views may be different. The PREVENT strategy incorporating one organisation called ‘Channel’, is designed to protect people potentially at risk of being radicalised. There are a number of indicators that may possibly indicate that an individual may be being adversely targeted by an extremist group or cause, such as:

 Suddenly changing how they dress or their appearance  High absence rate from school with no clear reason  Losing interest in friends or activities not associated with a particular ideology, with their behaviour becoming focused on an extreme idea or cause  Possessing or being associated with material or symbols associated with an extremist cause, being in communication with suspected extremists, use of internet or other social media sites associated with extremism.

Lawn Manor Academy fully endorses the PREVENT strategy that: ‘Schools can help to protect children from extremist and violent views in the same ways that they help to safeguard children from drugs, gang violence or alcohol. Their purpose must be to protect children from harm and to ensure that they are taught in a way that is consistent with the law and our values. Schools have an important role to play in Prevent, particularly in ensuring balanced debate as well as freedom of speech. They also have a clear responsibility to exercise their duty of care and to protect the welfare of their pupils. Staff can identify and offer support to pupils who may be drawn into extremism.’

Please be reassured that all of our pupils are given information on staying safe in their school and wider community and are told about appropriate behaviour in terms of their day to day conduct and when using technology. We do follow up and refer any inappropriate or concerning behaviour and work closely with a range of other agencies, such as the Police and Social Care. Our Safeguarding Team are always available to discuss any issue you as parents/carers may be concerned about.

For more information about the Prevent Strategy, please look at the guide on the school’s website.

Communication between the school & home

If you have any concerns about your child’s progress or welfare whilst at the school, please do not hesitate to contact us (see ‘useful contacts’ at the beginning of this booklet).

If you wish to see a member of staff:

1. Telephone/email the school office to make an appointment. 2. For reasons of security and the safety of the pupils, all visitors, including parents/carers, must report to reception at the main entrance upon arrival to sign in and collect a visitor’s badge.

When you have a matter you wish to discuss with a member of staff, the following table may be a useful guide in directing you to the most appropriate person. Please understand that a matter addressed to the Headteacher or other members of the Senior Leadership Team, which is within the responsibility of another member of staff, may be passed on to him/her for initial action.

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WHO WHEN WHY

I LEARN Tutor Tutor Progress Evenings, General Progress, matters of telephone, email, or by routine, dress, absence, health, appointment homework, etc. Year Leader Telephone, email, or by Matters of concern in the year, appointment Progress Reports, general welfare Head of Student Support Telephone, email, or by Matters of concern in the year appointment Progress Reports, general welfare. The Head of Student Support has an oversight of all of the five year groups and supports the Year Leaders Subject Teachers Parents’ Evenings, telephone, Progress in a particular subject email or by appointment Heads of Department Parents’ Evenings, telephone, Serious problems or difficulties in email or by appointment a subject

Special Education Needs & Parents’ Evenings, telephone, Matters related to Special Disability Coordinator email or by appointment Educational Needs (SENDCO) [email protected] Senior Leadership Team Parents’ Evenings, telephone, Matters which may not be email or by appointment resolved by other staff or matters of a serious personal nature

Wave 3: Senior Leadership Wave 1: Class teacher / I Wave 2: Raising Standards Team: Deputy Headteacher LEARN Tutor/ Year Lead Lead / Director of Student /Assistant Headteacher SEND @lawnmanor.org / Support / Assistant SENDCO Personalised Learning & [email protected] [email protected] SENDCO

Teachers2Parents Information from the school is sent to parents/carers by email or text using the Teachers2Parents system. Parents/carers are asked to provide their current email address and mobile phone number, and ensure that this information is updated when necessary.

Reports & Assessment

Years 7 and 8 In Years 7 and 8, you will receive three reports a year. These provide information on the progress they are making in their subjects and an effort level. Pupils are recorded as working above, at, towards or below the level they should be aspiring too and this is informed by their performances in the termly assessments alongside other pieces of class work and homework. Their reports will also include their latest assessment grade in English, Maths, Science, History, Geography, and Spanish. They sit formal assessments three times a year in these subjects and will receive a grade between 9 and 1 for each one. Years 9, 10, 11 In these years your child will also receive a report three times a year. It will indicate your child’s GCSE target, the grade we currently project them to receive if they continue to work as they are at that point, and an effort level. Your child’s projected grade is based primarily on formal assessments they will complete termly in each subject though progress evidenced in class throughout the term is also factored in. In Year 11 two of your child’s reports will also include the grades they achieved in their preliminary ‘Prelim’ exams.

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Parents Evenings During the academic year there will be opportunities for parents and carers to meet with ILEARN Tutors as well as subject teachers to discuss the progress your child is making. This is an excellent opportunity for us to work together with you in helping ensure your child has the best possible educational experience at Lawn Manor Academy. Additional Parents Evenings are regularly scheduled for parents / carers of Key Stage 4 pupils.

Curriculum

The school aims to provide a broad and balanced curriculum for all pupils so that they can fully develop their talents. We place a strong emphasis on the core subjects of English, Maths and Science. At the same time, we recognise that every child should be given the opportunity to explore their interest in the wide range of subjects that we can offer them at Lawn Manor Academy.

We believe every child can be successful and achieve given the right opportunities; we believe that our curriculum provides these opportunities and as a consequence, pupils at Lawn Manor Academy make good progress and leave us with the knowledge and skills that enable them to be successful in their adult lives.

Our school offers an environment where knowledge and skills learnt at Primary are developed by high quality teaching at Lawn Manor Academy that ensures all pupils are both supported and challenged in the classroom. We focus on the building blocks of learning in the core subjects and we pride ourselves on identifying areas of need and providing top quality interventions where necessary in order to ensure timely support for the best progress. We ask that pupils see obstacles as challenges to be overcome and find the necessary strength in themselves (with our help) to rise to new and more difficult challenges.

There is a strong focus on key literacy and numeracy skills throughout the school in all subjects not just Maths and English. We believe good literacy and numeracy skills are at the heart of all good learning so we ensure that opportunities to develop these skills are provided within the curriculum from Year 7 to 11.

Our curriculum is organised as a two-week timetable of 50 x 1 hour lessons. Key Stage 3 takes place in Years 7, 8 & 9 with pupils choosing their options towards the end of Year 9. Key Stage 4 starts in Year 10 with pupils studying their GCSE subjects over two years.

We have a broad and deep curriculum that can inspire and create a great future for all pupils who study at Lawn Manor Academy.

Religion, Philosophy and Ethical Studies (RPE)

All pupils have lessons in religion, philosophy and ethical education in Years 7,8 and 9, and the day and time when these take place is recorded in your child’s timetable. Parents/carers have the legal right to withdraw their child from religious education lessons. Parents/carers who are considering this are asked to write to the Headteacher.

Enrichment and Clubs

It is expected that all pupils will regularly participate in the varied enrichment opportunities and take part in one enrichment activity over the course of the year. Pupils will be made aware of opportunities throughout the year, but they may include: trips, sport training or competitions, performing arts training or performances, film club, bingo, gardening, debating, and many other activities. The summer term at Lawn Manor Academy culminates in an ‘Enrichment Week’ where the normal timetable is suspended to provide pupils with an opportunity to experience a range of other activities.

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British Values

The Government have recently reinforced the need “to create and enforce a clear and rigorous expectation on all schools to promote the fundamental British values.” It has set out its definition of British values, which can be summarised in the following ways:

 Democracy  The rule of law  Individual liberty  Mutual respect  Tolerance of those of different faiths and beliefs

Lawn Manor Academy recognises the multi-cultural and multi-faith community that it serves. We understand that the school plays an important role in ensuring that groups and individuals within the school community can understand and apply these five important values.

The Library

The Library is open to staff and pupils from 8.30am to 4.00pm Monday to Thursday and from 8.30am to 3.00pm on Friday. Pupils are welcome to use the Library during morning break, lunch and after school.

As well as a large collection of both fiction and non-fiction books, the Library provides computers, which may be used by pupils for school work, magazines and a collection of educational games that pupils may use during break times. All pupils may borrow two items from the library for a period of two weeks, although this can be extended on request. The Library also holds a huge collection of Accelerated Reader books used in all KS3 English classes.

The Library has a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere that helps engage the pupils when they visit. Each month there is a theme with an excellent collection of books and is featured in all the after school clubs. The Library runs after school clubs four days a week:

Monday Year 11 Heaven 3-4pm This for Year 11 only and is a time to revise and catch up on any work and share revision techniques with other pupils. Tuesday Film Club 3-5pm This is for all year groups. Pupils vote to watch a particular film out of the choice given by the Library Officer. Refreshments are provided!

Wednesday Quiz and Bingo Night 3-4pm This is open to all year groups. Quiz – pupils will pick their team of up to six and take part in a quiz or other activities. Each pupil receives a certificate and prize for taking part with a larger prize for the winners. It is a very competitive evening, but lots of fun! Bingo – Its eyes down in the Library, where pupils try for one line, two lines, then a full house! Great atmosphere and fun. Thursday Chess Club & General Library 3-4pm This is session open to all year groups and is for general use of the Library. Chess Club is for all year groups, this will suit beginners and experienced Chess players.

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Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND)

Our Learning Support Department is set up to address the wide range of special education needs. A SENDCO and well-trained Teaching Assistants work to support pupils both within class and by way of specialist interventions.

For most pupils with SEND, extra help will be provided within the classroom through Quality First Teaching and Differentiation. Teaching Assistants may work alongside pupils in class, in subjects across the curriculum.

Pupils across the year groups may be given additional literacy, numeracy, emotional and social support. Where support involves spending some time outside the classroom, it will nonetheless be in the context of the inclusive curriculum.

The inclusive curriculum will be based on the principles of: · Setting suitable learning challenges · Responding to pupils’ diverse learning needs · Overcoming potential barriers to learning.

The appropriate level of intervention is determined by pupil needs in a graduated approach beginning with grouping strategies used within the classroom, access to small group tuition, attendance at I LEARN Interventions/ lunchtime support clubs, limited periods of withdrawal and 1-1 teaching

Assistant Headteacher, Personalised Learning (SENDCO): Mrs Helga Maddock – [email protected]

Support for pupils who speak English as an additional language (EAL)

Lawn Manor Academy is rich in diversity. We celebrate the cultural and linguistic backgrounds of all pupils, whilst having a strong focus on aspects of British Culture.

We have dedicated EAL Teachers and highly experienced Teaching Assistants who have lived and worked abroad and understand many of the issues that our new arrivals may encounter.

Lawn Manor has got a strong track record of EAL provision and outcomes and this has been recognised both locally and nationally. We were awarded the Swindon Excellence Award for 2017 for best EAL practice. The language acquisition and progress for EAL pupils has been accredited as an area of excellence by The Challenge Partners Quality Assurance Review in 2019.

Gifted and Talented and Most Able Pupils

Our work to support pupils in this cohort follows an Assess, Plan, Do, Review model.

Assess:

Gifted & Talented  Pupils with gifts /talents will be assessed on entry to the school. At transfer, information will be sought about Gifted and Talented pupils from the pupils themselves (during Transfer days), their parents (through parent evenings and surveys), class teachers and primary colleagues. This can include extra-curricular activities.

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Most Able  The More Able (MA) scholars will be identified using CATS, SATS and Primary school progress and attainment data. Scholars will be considered More Able if they have a mean CATS score in excess of 115 or if they are in the top 15% of the year group.  If A MA scholar is PPG they will be considered a priority for Villiers Park and or Study Higher in KS4.

Plan & Do:

Most Able I LEARN Groups The most able pupils for each year group are assigned to a MA ILEARN group. This group follows the normal ILEARN curriculum but has additional activities aimed at developing higher level thinking and learning skills and preparing them to continue to further and higher education. Activities include mentoring from Study Higher mentors, extra-curricular trips, visiting speakers and activities such as “Debate Mate” day.

Timetable of events At Lawn Manor Academy we offer a wide variety of extra-curricular and enrichment activities and events throughout the year to stretch our most gifted and able pupils.

Recent examples include:  Swindon Street Dance champions and National Dance Championship participation  Y9 Study Higher Debate Mate  Musical Showcase for Children in Need  Swindon Literature Festival - Winner of the KS4 creative writing prize & 2nd in the KS2 competition  Art-Christmas card competition & 3rd place in the KS3 Swindon Literature Festival Illustration competition  Villiers Park: Y10 Information day, Y10 Scholar interviews in Schools  Villiers Park Y10 &Y11 Local workshop  Villiers Park scholars arranged a local entrepreneur to visit the school and speak to the other scholars and the Y7 and 9 MA I LEARN groups  Maths Swindon Maths challenge league for Year 8  Flanders trip for 2 x Y10 pupils.  PE Local Cross Country championship  PE- Basketball successes Y11 remain undefeated  Visit to RWBA sixth form / University talks on Futures Day  Y8 and 10 MA cohort chosen for AFA Structured conversations  “Exams made easy” workshop by Study High  “This is a voice” vocal workshop at  Geography field trip to Weston Super Mare

Villiers Park Villiers Park is a charity which works with more able young people who come from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Villiers Park Scholars Programme Scholars are identified as being the most able pupils, being eligible for PPG and have no family history of accessing Higher Education. Scholars have regular in-school mentoring and attend workshops throughout their time on the programme, which runs from year 10 -13. They also take part in an annual residential trip to the Villiers Park Headquarters in Cambridge.

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Villiers Park INVOLVE At Lawn Manor we are also part of the Villiers Park INVOLVE initiative which has been designed to enhance everyday classroom learning by empowering pupils to lead on enriching the learning communities in their schools and colleges. Pupils benefit through gaining key academic and personal skills which are recognised through an Award system. Targeted group of pupils apply to carry out projects which extend the number of beneficiaries, encouraging VP scholars and non-participants, to share their knowledge and enthusiasm within their school or college by working with other pupils, teachers and organisations. In October 2017 Y11 scholars arranged a presentation from a local businessman to the Y7 and Y10 MA I LEARN groups.

Review Villiers Park provides the school with regular reviews throughout the 4 years (Y10-13) that the pupils are part of the project – even when they leave Lawn Manor Academy. They also track them onto University.

Looked After Children The designated teacher for Looked After Children (LAC sometimes referred to as CLA) is Mrs Helga Maddock [email protected]

All LAC pupils have an electronic Personal Education Plan (ePEP) which is regularly reviewed, at least 3 times annually. Class teachers are expected to provide evidence of progress towards the outcomes and suggest suitable targets for the PEP. Information will be sought via a round robin and / or a survey.

Young Carers Being a Young Carer often means looking after a family member who is ill or helping them by looking after the other members of the family while they can’t. Young Carers often do more chores than other children would. On top of providing emotional support to the person they are caring for they may also have to learn how to nurse them or look after their personal needs like bathing and dressing. Information about Young Carers is often shared with the school when a pupil joins Lawn Manor Academy, however, we can refer a young person to the Swindon Young Carers. Young carers take part in a range of activities within the school including trips and opportunities to meet up arranged by Swindon Young Carers. www.swindoncarers.org.uk

Year 6 to 7 Transfer The transfer process is managed by the Transfer and Inclusion Coordinator, Becci Benson, and the member of the Senior Leadership Team with responsibility is Mr Langdown, Deputy Headteacher. Lawn Manor Academy is proud of the positive links that have been developed with our colleagues in our cluster of primary schools.

Schools in the Lawn Manor Academy cluster are: Drove Primary, Lainesmead Primary, Lawn Primary, Oaktree Nursery and Primary, Goddard Park Primary and Mountford Manor Primary. In addition, most Year 7 intakes have children from a further 17 primary schools from across Swindon.

Year 6 pupils and their parents receive a full package of support to help them upon transfer to Key Stage 3, including:

 Monthly bulletins, letters and a Parental Guide providing vital information about the school  Parents/carers also visit Lawn Manor Academy for two Year 6 Information Evenings in May and July, with the opportunity to meet their child’s new ILEARN Tutor  ‘Meet the ILEARN Tutor’ evenings provide an opportunity for parents/carers to see how their child has settled in within the first term of Year 7  ‘ILEARN Days’ for Year 5 pupils to experience exciting learning days at Lawn Manor Academy

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 ‘Artsmad’ events for Year 6 pupils  For individual concerns, Becci or Mrs Maddock (Assistant Headteacher & SENDCO) are available for telephone or email contact, or to meet in person with parents/carers  Lawn Manor Academy pupils often visit primary schools with a presentation and to answer any questions that Year 6 pupils may have  ‘Transfer Days’ for year 6 pupils where they experience lessons, as well as enjoy a normal day in the life of a Lawn Manor Academy pupil  Becci Benson spends time in the Year 6 classrooms of all schools to meet every single child who is transferring to Lawn Manor Academy; this particularly supports pupils who feel vulnerable about transfer

In addition to this: there are numerous occasions throughout the academic year where almost every curriculum area at Lawn Manor Academy makes links with key Stage 2 pupils, such as attending performances and exhibitions in the Arts or Sports Days.

Homework

Homework is an integral part of school life and a vital part of the learning process. Working outside school hours is the perfect opportunity to improve and deepen understanding and develop the essential skills involved to build excellent learning habits: such as resilience and independence.

At Lawn Manor Academy pupils will be set homework once per week by each subject to be completed as a minimum expectation. All homework will be set using Show My Homework (SMHW), which allows parents and pupils to view all homework and resources at any time from any device. Please contact the school if you have any questions about SMHW or cannot access it for any reason.

The Show My Homework Calendar is always accessible online, even without a log in or password. This means that parents and pupils can always see their homework. The link is as follows: https://www.showmyhomework.co.uk/homework-calendar

You then simply have to enter the school name and find your year group, teacher and class through the drop down menus.

ICT and reference facilities are available in the Library every lunchtime and after school until 4pm. All faculties offer homework support at appointed times. There is access to the internet and the school email system for each pupil to help with completion of homework. Staff members are of course more than happy to help should a pupil have an issue with their homework.

We actively seek parental support to ensure that homework is completed on time and to a good standard. You can check all homework issued and whether it has been completed by looking at SMHW regularly.

Should you require further information, please contact: Mr J Delap (Assistant Headteacher) – Curriculum, Learning and Assessment

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Lunchtime Arrangements & “The Kitchen” at Lawn Manor

Fresh homemade hot and cold food is available from our canteen during morning break and lunchtime.

Our lunchtime is 40 minutes and pupils are required to stay on site. They can have a school lunch or bring their own sandwiches.

Caterlink, our catering contractors, are a specialist in education catering, providing fresh nutritious meals to over 130 schools and colleges. Our chefs and their team prepare and cook over 95% of the meals fresh on- site.

The cost of a ‘meal deal’ is currently £2.10, which includes a main, a drink and hot/cold dessert or fruit – exact details can be found at the canteen.

ParentPay

Lawn Manor Academy is almost a cash-free environment, with most parents, staff and pupils using the on- line payment system ParentPay. Parents who need to continue making payments by cash may do so using the PayPoint network at local convenience stores. We will provide you will full details on how to activate your account.

Free School Meals

Children whose parents are in receipt of one of the following are entitled to receive free school meals:

• Income support (IS) • Income based job seekers allowance (IBJSA) • Income-related employment and support allowance • Support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 • Child tax credit (provided you are not also entitled to *working tax credit and have an annual gross income of no more than £16,190). • The guaranteed element of State Pension Credit • Universal Credit *A parent is entitled to the working tax credit run-on payment for a further four weeks after they stop qualifying for working tax credit. Their children are entitled to free school meals for the period that they are in receipt of this payment.

Children who receive IS or IBJSA in their own right are also entitled to receive free school meals.

Registering is really quick and easy. If you think you qualify, speak with main reception who can provide you with the relevant forms (01793 487286), or visit http://www.swindon.gov.uk/schoolmeals for more information and apply online.

No one will know you have registered and it will not affect any other benefits you are claiming. All pupils now use Cashless Catering – this means pupils no longer have to sign for their meal, therefore no one need be aware that they are claiming Free School Meals.

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Progression & Careers Information, Advice & Guidance

Lawn Manor Academy offers extensive careers advice for all pupils. All pupils will receive individual careers advice and our Careers Advisors is available throughout the week to help guide pupils through options, next steps, post 16 choices and to provide further advice on further/higher education and training.

Andrea Cook, our Careers Advisor, is based in the Careers Office in Central Manor Building. She is available for pupils from all year groups and can also take pupils to visit New or Swindon College/Post 16 destination.

Every year we hold a Careers Fair and Careers Day at the Academy where information and advice about jobs, further and higher education can be obtained. All the local colleges and sixth forms attend, along with Universities and local business offering Apprenticeships. In addition to the Careers Fair, there is an extensive careers programme of events and workshops such as Work Experience, Apprenticeships, taster days at Universities and Stem activities. Our careers programme is aimed at all pupils from Year 7 to 11 which specific tailored activities and talks.

We are also fortunate to have close links with the following providers to enhance our careers provision: Swindon College New College University of Bath Oxford Brookes University Bath Spa University Enterprise Adviser Network

More information about our careers programme can be found on our website.

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